Dinner

Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza Recipe

ByElla Hart December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

This Cheese Crust Breakfast Pizza is a delicious and hearty way to start your day. With a crispy cheese base topped with eggs, sausage, and melty cheese, it’s a satisfying breakfast that’s quick to prepare and perfect for sharing.

The image shows a close-up of a cheesy pizza with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese layers melted on top of a golden-baked crust. The top layer has scattered bits of cooked ground meat and small pieces of fresh green parsley sprinkled all over, adding a touch of color. There are also tiny red flakes spread evenly across the cheese, giving a spicy look. The pizza is placed on a white plate, set against a white marbled surface. A woman's hand is holding one slice, slightly lifting it from the plate, showing gooey cheese stretching between the slice and the rest of the pizza. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
½ lb (225 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (additional)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (additional)
¼ cup red onion, diced (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Spread 2 cups of mozzarella and 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly in a large circle (about 10–12 inches) on the prepared pan to form the cheese crust.
Step 3: Bake the cheese crust for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
Step 4: Crack the eggs evenly across the cheese base. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, diced red onion (if using), and the additional mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Step 5: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes until the eggs are set to your liking and the cheese has melted.
Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, slice, and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian option, swap the sausage for sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
If you prefer runny yolks, reduce the second baking time slightly and watch closely.
Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.
Use any shredded cheese blend you like to customize the crust flavor.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes to keep the crust crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.